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Body Detox Guide CLEANSING YOUR BODY & SYSTEM

DISCLAIMER

The ideas worded and presented here ARE NOT intended to be medical advice,

endorsements or recommendations.

This is a reference tool with information to assist readers and practitioners to plan a

detoxification (DETOX) plan and strategy, that you opt is the best for you and your

situation, circumstance and condition.

Beware of any contra-indications for using detoxification processes, procedures and

healthcare practitioner input and supervision is advisable, as there are risks and serious

consequences if not done with caution or properly overseen.

The authors and affiliate parties are not responsible for individual choices and not to be

held liable in any way, shape or form, based on any of the information gathered and/or

followed by anyone.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GETTING DOWN TO BASICS WITH DETOX – KNOWING AND DOING,

KNOW HOW and OTHER DETOX FUNDAMENTALS 4-15

Introduction

What are toxins and detoxification

Where, what and how you are exposed to harmful toxins

Section 2: DETOX DEMYSTIFIED - FROM THE INSIDE OUT,

NOT THE OUTSIDE IN 15-25

Detoxification Plans and Strategies

Herbal and Natural Products

Cleansing, Cleaning, Flushing and DETOX Basics

Section 3: Practical Implications of DETOX 25-47

Risk/Reward of detoxification, supplements et al

Taking your health back one step at a time

Dietary advice for DETOX

Final Thoughts

DETOX MUST-HAVE’s: ALPHA-LISTING OF SOURCES/CAUSES-TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND

ELEMENTS TO AVOID AND/OR GET RID OF 47-62

Resources, Online Links and More 63

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SECTION 1

Detoxification - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Detox, short for detoxification, in general is the removal of toxic substances from the body. It is

one of the major functions of the liver, lower gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, but can also be

achieved artificially by techniques such as dialysis and (in a very limited number of cases)

chelation therapy.

GETTING DOWN TO BASICS WITH DETOX – KNOWING AND DOING, KNOW HOW

and OTHER DETOX FUNDAMENTALS

Without doubt, YOU TOO would have heard of the phenomena termed DETOX or

DETOXIFICATION, cleansing your system of harmful toxins, or also commonly known

as ‘flushing your system’. This is most commonly used when referring to a newer trend

of getting rid of harmful or toxic, bad-for-you-and-your-health type substances from

your body, BOTH parts and whole, for optimal health and ultimate peak performance,

functioning and BETTER living all-round, making the most of what nature has to offer

and your body to provide – a clean, clear and cleansed parts and whole! From head to

toe and back!

These types of natural processes and functions of cleaning, clearing and cleansing,

getting rid of waste and toxins from the body, are normally typically handled by organs

like the liver, lower gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Recently however, it has been

suggested by practitioners and advocates alike that these processes are beneficial for

health, well-being and even longevity. They argue that they can be mastered and

learned, as well as achieved by balanced living, intervention-type practices and

techniques. Some of these might include processes like dialysis and (in a very limited

number of cases) even chelation therapy.

What are toxins and detoxification

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_gastrointestinal_tract

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidneys

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialysis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelation_therapy

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Detoxification (DETOX), falls within the spectrum or realm of alternative medicines that

typically has to do with methods used in place of, or in addition to, conventional

medical treatments. It has lots of benefits to offer, has to be planned and managed well

to get the optimal success and results. This guide will take you from start to finish, in an

introductory manner, through what to expect, how to prepare, discipline, as well as see

if through from A to Z, capitalizing on all that it has to offer to you, your health, life,

wellbeing and future.

DETOX can also include several traditional medicine techniques and natural sciences,

products, from around the world, used complementary to or in place of medical

science. It is oten referred to as CAM for short.

Nevertheless, what is DETOX exactly? GOOD QUESTION! There are numerous answer

to and definitions of detoxification as well as many streams of thought on the topic. In

some cases the jury still being out on its merits, nature and effectiveness.

Diet modifications, eating and nutritional lifestyle altering plans, supplements, herbals,

rites and rituals, even processes like colon hydrotherapy, body cleansing juice fasting

and sweat lodges fall under this umbrella terminology. Most of these practices and

channels are seen as supporting and assisting with the natural detoxification processes

you need for optimal functioning and peak performance.

Here are just some of these conceptual clarifications, descriptions and definitions of

DETOXIFICATION:

It is seen as a cleansing of the body for restorative purposes, getting equilibrium

and balance back, and natural state to get harmful substances out of the system,

like drug or alcohol rehabilitation due to substance abuse or addiction.

Abstinence

Clearing things from the body and human system,

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Support provided on all levels for all the demands and realities of the

physiological and psychological changes

Including shock and withdrawal, which are very real processes, effects and

outcomes that can be risky or even fatal if not done correctly

There are numerous ways to detoxify your body, with or without medication and

medical intervention, (DETOX and withdrawal again would require medical

supervision as you wean your system off these levels and toxins to be safe and prudent)

One such method is acupuncture detoxification for example that used your body’s

biofeedback to restore balance to your system, parts and whole. More on this later.

A class of diets whose underlying assumption is that the body accumulates toxins that

must be purged, especially after unhealthy periods.

Toxic, harmful toxins, substances /waste of an undefined nature - from foods, the

environment and the body's own wastes can build up over time in your body, causing

symptoms, illness, disease, discomfort even death.

Most modern detoxification processes utilize herbal, electrical or electromagnetic

treatments and solutions to clean, clear and cleanse the body and system. The liver and

kidneys for the most part take care of what the body needs, but there are ways to m ake

these processes more effective.

For a real lay-definition of what these processes and dynamics bring to the table and

can offer describes it as s process by which a substance is made less toxic or rendered

harmless and excreted without any dire, lingering or side effects.

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According to online sources, some of the more recognized therapies and detox

treatments in and from this field are:

Contrast shower

Master Cleanse

Oil pulling

Waismann Method

..and many more, to name but a few. They are briefly described here, in no particular

order of effectiveness.

Here is one description of what a detox-process, from the outside in can do for your

body and wellbeing. Contrast showers are showers that alternate between hot and cold

water. This is believed to boost both your immunity and circulatory systems, recovering

and restoring the body to its balanced and optimal state, reducing muscles strain and

soreness, less lactic acid in muscles and refreshing the skin, the biggest organ of the

body, carrying away the toxins excreted while sweating and perspiring.

Alternating the cycles of heat/cold is highly effective and the varying of temperature

critical for its impact and results. A couple of minutes of hot water, followed by an

intense blast of around 1 minutes of cold water, then more hot water for around two

minutes and again the wake-up blast of cold. This is often also referred to as water-

therapy.

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Exfoliating (getting rid of dead skin cells, stimulating of the circulatory system can also

be combined for this mainly external type of cleansing. However, there is more to

detoxifying your body that dealing with the outer skin, organs and cleaning routine

enhancements.

Many times detox is used as part of a recovery strategy to get back to optimal health.

Our second example the ‘master cleanse’ is not new. It dates back to the early 1940’s.

Quite simply drinking a liquid-mixture of fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and grade

B maple syrup is suggested to help the body and systems get rid of any toxin build up

in tissue, blood, organs, flushing it through the system, getting rid of waste and harmful

elements left behind so to speak, after nutritional elements have been absorbed and the

body got all it needed from food and fuel sources. It also holds claims to getting rid of

residue and unwanted, poisonous elements, too much of a good substance (that is never

good to have in the body as it throws things out of balance and can easily cause

illnesses and disease, discomfort or long-term problems, damage or even breakdown or

failure).

While this is often called the liquid or lemonade diet, there is no solid foods eaten for

the couple of hours or days that you opt to rid your body of all that is ‘bad’. Most take

up to ten days on this type of process, with limited intake to get rid of toxins and give

the body time to get back to its baseline, optimal, balanced state, with no toxins or

harmful chemicals, deposits, residue, build up and more.

Advocates of these types of processes lay claim to the fact that i t has helped them in

many ways. For example:

Losing, controlling and maintaining weight

increased vitality

feeling energetic

curing chronic diseases

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could be restrictive, unhealthy or dangerous if not done and approached with

care, under supervision, informed, empowered and realistically focused.

There are numerous claims to fame and success by celebrities and many swear by its

results. It is however primarily NOT recommended for weight loss at all. The real

purpose and reward lies in being healthier all-round, not shedding pounds.

A third type of detox process is the so-called ‘oil pulling’ or ‘oil swishing’ . Basically, the

process consists of rinsing, gargling and swishing around ONE tablespoon of cooking

oil (olive oil, canola oil) and then spitting it out. This is a daily routine and rids your

mouth of bacteria and harmful elements. If you take to heart how much harmful

components, bacteria, viruses and more live and thrive in the human mouth, (yes,

YOURS TOO), three to twenty minutes of this detoxifying discipline does not seem like

too much to ask!

Here is a list of ailments and problems that might be alleviated, treated effectively with

these types of detox processes and actions:

blood health and circulation

bronchitis

diseases of nerves, paralysis, and encephalitis

eczema

fights adhesion to surfaces like teeth, gums, tongue, throat

head-aches

heals cuts

heart

Insomnia

intestines

kidney, liver, lungs

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less formation of dental plaque

malignant tumor growth stifled

reducing bacterial growth

thrombosis

tooth ache

ulcers and diseases of stomach

women’s diseases

…and many more.

The Waismann Method, rapid detox processes and medical procedures, acceleration for

opiate addiction weaning is a hospital, medically-supervised treatment, where

medications are used to rid the body in a safe environment of these ‘pollutants’, toxic

build up and drugs in the system. It will involve a physical exam and hospital

admittance up to 24-48 hours prior to the treatment. The body is stabilized and brought

to the ready for this ‘shock’ treatment of sorts that expedites the withdrawal, without

suffering for the patient or even memories of what they have been through. There are

risks involved in this process and every case and individual is and will experience it

differently. A light anesthetic in an Intensive Care Unit is administered and medications

pumped through the system of the patient to get rid of opiates. It deals with the

dependence issue in an effective and safe way and environment, in a shorter period of

traditional detox processes. These conventional detoxification procedures are not pretty

once the withdrawal kicks in and can be dangerous, even deadly if not done or

overseen properly.

Most advocate that this Wiasmann detox is more effective , dignified, safe and a humane

alternative therapy to break the evil cycle of addiction.

The final introductory detoxification process, we can mention here to spark interest is,

the so-called chelation therapy. This is a specialist DETOX focusing in on the

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elimination of toxins, harmful chemicals and heavy metals from the body. If you think

of lead, arsenic or mercury, you are on the right track. Procedures, measures and

components used in and through these processes of cleaning, clearing and cleansing are

zinc salt

The calcium salt of diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)

D-penicillamine

Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)

Dimercapto-propane sulfonate (DMPS)

Dimercaprol (BAL)

Deferoxamine

Defarasirox

Calcium disodium versante (CaNa2-EDTA)

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)

.. and others.

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Here is how the DETOX process for metals and heavy metal residue deposits and

toxins work:

These DETOX elements isolate and bind with the metallic ions

They form several strong chemical bonds

Making it reactive and bound tight

It becomes water-soluble

enters the blood-stream

Is excreted harmlessly by the natural processes and organs of the body

responsible for waste management as it were.

It is also a great way of getting rid of excess iron in the blood and system. There are

three ways these elements can be given to a patient suffering from heavy metals,

depending on the agent and the type of poisoning:

orally,

intravenously

intramuscularly

When these different elements are used in the body to deal with heavy metals, they

eventually get cleared, cleaned and cleansed, flushed from the system, excreted via the

gastrointestinal tract or kidneys. These processes are also effective for effects from

electromagnetic input. Think about all the electric appliances and vibrations we are

submitting our bodies to every day.

When it comes to natural products and foods, like onions, garlic, green foods and

seaweeds, sulfur supplements like MSM or NAC the detox-type characteristics and

efficiencies are undeniably effective.

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Herbs like cilantro, coriander fructus, etheric oil, coriandroleum, are identified as

enabling agents in these processes as well. These processes and elements combine to

effectively DETOXIFY the body of any harmful elements and toxins, by effectively

stimulating and increasing the renal flux and the G.I. tract, even killing bacteria such as

Salmonella typhi. Extreme care needs to be taken with these processes and detox

elements, as they have the potential of permanently harming the kidneys, forcing them

to shut down, fail and even cause death. ALWAYS EXERCISE CARE AND CAUTION

WITH DETOX. REGARDLESS OF WHICH PROCESS YOU USE, YOUR MEDICAL

HEALTH AND CONDITION, REQUIRMENTS, CIRCUMSTANCE AND/OR

PRODUCES OF CHOICE TO DO SO!

Where, what and how you are exposed to harmful toxins

So what about the world we live in and the things we are exposed to in the air, homes,

workplace, cars, restaurants, malls, hotels, airplanes and other spaces that we frequent,

find ourselves in and live, move, breathe and do in?

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Some research and studies done recently, claim that there are increasing amounts and

traces of these heavy metals to be found in our bloodstreams, tissue, urine etc. The

experts and scientists attribute these numbers and increased incidence to what they call

extensive environmental exposure. Some source examples of this might include things

like:

Treated Lumber

Fillings (mercury) in teeth

preservatives in vaccines

unspecified sources

even the foods we eat

pesticides

polluted air we breathe in

.. and so on.

There are numerous identifiable side effects that can occur with the processes and

dynamics of detoxification, including any, some or all of the following:

stomach upset

skin irritation

Safety concerns

nausea

kidney toxicity

joint pain

Headaches

fever

feeling faint

extreme fatigue

diarrhea

cramps

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We all want to avoid the harmful elements and toxins in our bodies, want to get them

out, not suffer side effects of have lasting damage, impact we did not bargain on.

Therefore, YOU PERSONALLY need to weigh YOUR own risk/reward, rationale and

decision to DETOX, PRIOR to engaging in any of these processes to clean, clear and

cleanse the body.

Whether we want to believe it or not, eventually we all have to face the music and

reality! WE regularly as part of our days and lives, take, make, get, breathe, eat, absorb

and more, harmful chemicals and other toxins, even heavy metals, into out bodies,

whether we want to , like to or not. Some of us even being oblivious to the harmful

nature of them, that they exist and that we are surrounded by them in the foods we eat,

products we use, places we find ourselves in, our homes etc.

To thrive and survive in our world, YOU personally need to be prepared, plan for and

have the know how, to get rid of toxic build-up within your own body and system.

There are processes, as we have clearly seen, that we can easily tap into, to get our

health, balance and toxin-free body back! YOU NEED TO TAKE CONTROL OF

WHAT IS, WHAT IS GOING INTO AND WHAT COULD GET INTO YOUR

SYSTEM. YOU NEED A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND STRATEGY TO COPE

WITH, DEAL WITH AND ELIMINATE THAT WHICH IS HARMFUL TO YOU

AND YOUR BODY!

Toxic build-up within your body, can cause myriads of problems, manifesting itself in

areas and systems like

intestinal

respiratory

colon

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neuro-chemical

key functioning organs

… and others.

Eliminating any harmful toxins and expelling them out of your body, FOR GOOD is

the answer and solution here for healthy, balanced living.

Most will argue that merely following a healthier lifestyle will get you where you need

to be, but that no longer rings true. YOU WILL NEED MORE! The environment we live

in can fill our bodies with contaminants we ingest, willfully, unwittingly and/or totally

unawares!

YOU CAN TAKE CONTROL OF THE TOXINS THAT ARE PRESENT IN YOUR

BODY, NOW AND PREVENT OTHERS FROM ENTERING AND BUILDING UP

OVER TIME, ANY TIME – GIVING HARMFUL TOXINS NO PLACE OR CHANCE

IN or INTO YOUR LIFE, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, BODY, SYSTEM AND

FUTURE!

DETOX is both the answer and the strategy. More on this as we delve into the topic

head first. Stay tuned…

So, where does your daily exposure come from, is it at its worst and how can you avoid

and deal effectively with it?

It is real, it is a top priority to get rid of it and the harmful effects it can/could have on

your body, health and future. Educate and empower yourself to identify and avoid

them if at all possible. Ensure that you are aware of how to despite the fact that they are

present in your environment, these toxins can be dealt with in a productive, pro-active

fashion, corrective and preventative, even intervention type actions that you can take to

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safeguard yourself (and your family, loved ones, co-workers and society at large). You

need to be aware of the different sources, scope and nature of the problem, intensity,

severity, duration, risk and where to find them, how to avoid and get rid of them for

good. FROM YOUR LIFE, FROM YOUR HOME AND ENVIRONMENT, FROM YOUR

BODY! FOR GOOD!

That is the goal, target, purpose and direction you need to take with DETOX. Get your

priorities, attitude and expectations real and ready and then go for it! The processes

themselves are simplistic and the results immediate. You just need to recognize the

importance, significance and extent that these aspects can affect the quality of life,

health and even you future and longevity and luxury quickly becomes necessity! These

toxins and harmful chemicals, agents, free radicals etc. are ever-present around and

even in us, the things we use, air we breathe, water we drink and more.

There are popular manufacturing compounds, chemicals and additives that abound in

our environment, foods, water, commodities, products, domiciles, living and working

spaces that are hard to deny or escape from. There are many published sources of these

toxins, known carcinogens, poisons and contaminants. There is an eclectic listing of

some of those, that you might not have considered at all, or deemed harmful included

for your convenience at the end of the text, with some sources and products they might

be present in. More on this later.

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Section 2: DETOX DEMYSTIFIED - FROM THE INSIDE OUT, NOT THE OUTSIDE IN

Detoxification Plans and Strategies

Herbal and Natural Products

Cleansing, Cleaning, Flushing and DETOX Basics

Detox diets are another way to clean, clear and cleanse your body. It is a popularize

way commonplace , mainstream and more and more acceptable, toted and advocated as

the thing to do for and with your body to ensure health. IT IS NOT ABOUT LOSING

WEIGHT PER SE AS THE FIRST AND FOREMOST GOAL, yet people do tend to lose

weight while getting rid of the toxin build up. You are invited and encouraged to

partake of natural and healthy foods MORE often, rather than unhealthy, empty calorie

consumption of unhealthy foods and snacks. Typically detoxification procedures

involve liquid type diets and pretty much nothing else, initially and generally

systematically introduces back into the diet, the other foods and chemicals again, to

ensure that your body is back in balance and healthy. You can have shock and

withdrawal, even cravings while on the DETOX.

Here are some positive ways DETOX can contribute and have an effect on your life,

health and body:

A detoxification process and cleansing can do a lot for you – there are many benefits

and rewards, including added energy, generally feeling healthier with more vitality

and spunk.

It is toted to cure, prevent diseases, keep you focused and energized.

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These positive effects some attribute to the effective and total elimination of toxins

and harmful build-up of certain substances in your body that is broken down and

gotten rid of.

Mostly these types of interventions are supposedly short to medium term and not

stuck to for an extended period.

AGAIN, IT NEEDS TO BE EMPHASIZED, THAT DETOX IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS

TOOL FIRST AND FOREMOST (although some have been highly effective in losing

weight while detoxifying their bodies).

When DETOX IS NOT GOOD…

Fasting, restrictive diets

Not seen as suitable for young growing children or athletic or highly active teens

Diabetics and/or less than optimal healthy individuals should proceed with caution

PRIOR to detoxifying for any extent of time.

The euphoria and rewards you experience while and after detoxifying, could very

easily have you wanting more and doing it again and again.

Extreme caution is advised, as it could be detrimental to your health and well-being

if this became your lifestyle.

Taking laxatives (sometimes part of the processes suggested) might lead to some, any

or all of the following:

- other complications

- mineral imbalances

- digestive system issues

- dehydration

- Addictive type behaviors and bad habits

- Water and muscles loss over time

- slowing down your metabolism

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- losing , maintaining and controlling weight could become MORE difficult

Balanced living and healthy nutrition needs to prevail. These processes demand

you eat healthy foods like

- lean meats

- eggs

- beans, or peas

- calcium

- low-fat or fat-free milk

- yogurt

- lots of water daily

- fiber

- fruits

- veggies

… and many others

You will experience the MOST success initially and in the beginning of your

detoxification process, as your body re-establishes its original and preferred balance –

its optimal, ultimate state and functioning! But it does depend on each unique

individual, as no two people will have the same experience with DETOX. This is

another important aspect to remember as you venture out on your own journey.

Body Wraps, Herbal treatments and other therapeutic and cosmetic Procedures

These are the most popular outside-in type processes to assist the body in getting rid of

toxins and build up. You can literally take off inches off your body, improve tone,

tighten skin, improving look and texture, appearance and appeal! The promise and

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potential of that is too much for most to pass up on. It lures us in closer, wanting

MORE!

Homemade of professionally done, they will have great benefits and help you relax.

Many use formulas including mineral clays and some natural sea salts. Professional

salons and spas often use MORE complex ingredients and additions of essential oils.

Choose from a wide array of available essential oils and herbs including:

- Alfalfa leaf powder,

- chamomile flower powder,

- grapefruit,

- ground basil,

- Lavender,

- lemon,

- lemongrass,

- olive oil

- rose petal powder,

- rosehip powder

- rosemary,

- sage,

- sandlewood,

A homemade gel-wrap recipe

1 cup mineral clay

1/4 cup sea salt

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 cups water

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Method/Procedure:

Boil water

Dissolve the salts

Mix and blend the other ingredients in

Stir with rigor and make a paste

Rub over the whole body and cover yourself with a sheet or thin towels

Soak in a warm bath for 45-60 minutes

Rinse

Things to bear in mind to optimize your DETOX:

In general to boost the effectiveness and results of this procedure and treatment,

avoid caffeine, sugar, fried fatty foods, soda drinks and alcohol directly

following and a couple of days after. YOU WILL SEE AND FEEL THE

DIFFERENCE.

It can be messy and take long, so divert your attention and make it practical

and comfortable

Stay hydrated and you can even take a shower before the procedure in order to

prepare your skin for what is to come

Thermal blankets can enhance the experience and wrapping somewhat tight

(NOT TOO TIGHT) can do the trick!

Many would also advise that a great way to rejuvenate and detoxify is to take a

steaming hot epsom salt bath.

As part of this process, the harmful toxins or build up is excreted out of the body by

natural processes and organs, like the skin to get rid of it for good. IT helps with easing

swelling and enriches your skin. This is not recommended for sufferers or patients with

high blood pressure, heart, diabetic or kidney troubles.

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Medications, supplements and other herbal, natural products to consider for

detoxification

Apart from naturally occurring nutrients and good detox-enablers, like:

Whole foods

other natural products and substances

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Greens or phytochemical-rich foods and groups

Foods that protect you against cancer, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure

antioxidants

there are also supplements and pills to consider – also for DETOX processes and results.

In our pop the pill type culture and habits, it is so easy to think that there is a magic

bullet for everything. A tablet or capsule, gel-tab, mixture or potion for everything

under the sun – ailment and cure!

Sometimes we do not eat enough, eat the wrong things, too much, not a balanced diet,

food on the run, and then take multivitamins and mineral supplements to ensure that

we get our daily dose of what our bodies require. Others who may benefit include

seniors and pregnant women.

TIPS and recommendations for choosing, using and tapping into natural or herbal

supplements for DETOX and healthy living

Be SMART about which ones you take when

Be sure to check the expiration dates to ensure potency and results

Do not overdose or take more than the recommended amount

DO NOT USE EXPIRED products.

Ensure you know the source, manufacturer, contents, label

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High doses of certain elements can have negative effects on the body

Interference and interactions with other things that you might be taking

List the active ingredients and all other fillers, additions or other ingredients

nutrients and dosage

Look at the details on the label regarding its strength, purity, disintegration and

dissolution.

Marketing ploys, promises and packaging is not what you end up putting in your

body – treat with skepticism, care and caution.

Serving, size and storage

Store and keep out of reach of children, non-humid and high-up is best.

Supplements may not be suitable for all individuals, those suffering from certain

illnesses.

They are BEST taken in addition to diet and nutrients, NOT MERELY AS substitutes.

They are not good replacements for real food.

You need to know what and why you are taking supplements

In the environments we live and function in, there are many contaminants present that

we need to cope and deal with effectively to avoid their build up interfering with our

health, well-being, longevity and balance. WE need to rid our systems and bodies of it

and this is often called detoxification as we have seen. Anyone and everyone can do it,

if you proceed with caution. Polluted air, additives in our foods, pesticides on our

fruits and veggies, genetically altered food and more need to be clean, cleared and

cleansed from our systems, tissue and being!

You do not have to believe that your intestines, colon, and blood stream are at risk or

somehow plugged up with toxins, but there seems to be evidence that there is MORE of

it in our systems than before. Fasting, laxatives and flushes are quite common BUT they

are not necessarily good for you and could put you at risk if you do not understand the

processes, goals and functioning of this "cleaning out of the system."

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People follow the routes and rewards of detox for different reasons:

Health

Rejuvenation

Healing

Weight loss…

All of the above can be done and taken, pursues for the WRONG reasons to do it,

MORE-SO if you focus on what DETOX does primarily is get rid of waste and build up

– that is the key here, not these byproducts or bonuses. There are numerous products

and service offerings in the marketplace that tote and advocate success through :

GROUP 1: Fasting and liquid diets - Mixtures of liquids are taken with combinations of

different kinds of herbal capsules. Typically water, lemon, honey mix. According to this

method, DETOX in this way helps you

cleanse the digestive tract of accumulated waste and putrefied bacteria, clean out the

major organs and blood

give mental clarity

lessens chemicals and food additives

This is followed by a regimen of diet pills taken in combination for a prolonged

period of time body wraps and some exercise

Teas with elderberries and birch-juniper, combined with diet pills

Tea and tablets combinations containing ginger, prickly ash, yellow dock, cascara

sagrada, psyllium and uva ursi for rejuvenation.

Colon-cleansing pills and related diet products, we highly recommend Oxy-Powder

for colon cleaning - Click here to visit Oxy-Powder’s web site

Appetite suppressants

Drinks, mixes, product lines and pills (natural herb blends, teas and other), to fight

off the build—up and negative effects of tobacco, alcohol and pollution on and in our

bodies.

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Claims of pills to cleanse and heal and have you lose weight

GROUP 2 : curing disease and gaining your health back

Toxins can be dealt with and detoxification can make you healthy again

Fear, irrational and unscientific claims sometimes make these processes less effective.

The Clean, Clear and Cleansing Plan for Tissues and cells, body and system (parts

and whole)

If you take your health and well-being seriously, detoxification offers great ways for

you to eliminate toxins and unhealthy substances in your body, prevent new ones from

making its way in there and keep/stay on top of your optimal shape, functioning and

peak performance.

There are plans designed specifically to assist you with this undertaking. It can be

spread over several days (typically seven or so, full days) where you eat nothing at all.

When you feel hunger, you drink tea and peel-potato or vegetable broth, even diluted

fresh fruit juice. For this types of flush-liquid diet.

Here is one example from online sources of a typical daily routine for detoxification:

Upon waking – 1 x Cleansing Drink

Within 30 minutes take supplements with flaxseed drink and 2 tblsp. Liquid calcium or

powder

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Around 10 AM – 1 x cleansing drink

Take supplements with herbal tea (no sugar added)

Around 2 PM 1 x cleansing drink

Afternoon herbal tea with supplements

4 & 7 PM 1 x cleansing drink

Bedtime calcium, cod liver oil OR supplements

As you go through this detoxification process there are several things to watch for

cleanse to start taking effect and gain momentum

Diarrhea

dizziness

Gas

Headaches

muscle pain

Nausea

skin breakouts

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Section 3: Practical Implications of DETOX

Risk/Reward of detoxification, supplements et al

Taking your health back one step at a time

Dietary advice for DETOX

Final Thoughts

Risks, Rewards, Benefits and Dangers of DETOXIFICATION (DETOX)

Safe

Supplement

Understand the products, process and what you are trying to accomplish

Herbals and vitamins are enablers, but can also be harmful if taken incorrectly

Ensure ample intake of vitamins and vitamin analogs (B1, B2 B6, B12, B15, C, P, PP,

A, E, and folic acid)

Good things to look for to replace what you are taking out are things (foods and

supplements), that contain and foster anti-anemia, phospholipids, unsaturated

fatty acids and enzymes.

Some elements might interact or counteract with one another.

Keep and eye on your metabolism and energy levels

Absorption of the different building blocks of nutritional supplements are of

extreme importance when in DETOX

Multi-vitamins will ensure you still get the full spectrum of what you do need for

normal functions and functioning of your body/its different systems

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Zinc, Vitamin A and even the C’s, Ds and B-complex vitamins, with calcium are

all important. Literally taking care of yourself from A to Z, still a priority

although your eating patterns, habits and behaviors are altered drastically!

You need to guard yourself against not getting enough of each individual as well

as the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals to live healthy and well, responding

to the needs of and demands made on the body.

Lack or loss of the proteins and B-vitamins have to be balanced to ensure good

nutrition.

If you are ill, nursing, pregnant, it is not the time for a detoxification! Throughout

these types of processes you might end up feeling sluggish, or sleepy.

You should also make it a top priority to ensure that you take good care of your

body BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE DETOX, CLEAN, CLEAR AND

CLEANSE!

Here are some more healthy DETOX tips to ensure results and success:

maintain proper nutrition

follow a balanced dietary program

eat MORE whole foods from all food groups

Consider all the elements of a healthy diet and stick to them

Understand and support, following the basics of healthy and nutritional eating

get all of your vitamins from food and supplements to address your need

Ensure balance, variety and moderation in your diet, exercise and lifestyle

Variety in your diet is important in all stages of detox. Pick from natural bread

and other whole-grain products; such as fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and

meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. Fiber-intake and hydration is still

extremely important.

Weight maintenance, control and even loss if required also needs attention.

More, smaller, healthier meals, more often, smaller portions, taken regularly to

keep your blood sugar stable and your metabolism ticking!

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Do not skip meals, get hungry, thirsty or suppress/deny your appetite.

Cut salt, sugar, starch and refined foods from your diet.

Also, fats and fried foods have to go and be cut from your palette, menu and

plate!

Low-fat products and lean proteins are good. Enable yourself, setting up for

success in all your dieting, nutritional, lifestyle changes and even detox. Know

what to expect and prepare for it.

Make better choices for your vitality, balance, well-being and even longevity.

Engage in activities and habits that promote good health and reduce risk for

major chronic diseases.

- Weight maintenance

- Exercise

- ZERO trans-fats, less saturated fats

- Less salt, sugar, refined flours and processed foods

- opt regularly for lean, low-fat, or fat-free.

- Drink three glasses of low-fat milk and hydrate with lots of water

While you are following a detox, many dietary type advice is also given to optimize

your results. You can pay close attention to what you eat and put into your mouth, also

and especially AFTER DETOX:

Whole Grain Foods

o Energy

o Oatmeal

o whole-wheat bread, brown rice, multi-grain pasta

o Easier to digest

o Manage hunger, keep blood sugar in check

Plant, vegetable and healthier fats/oils.

o olive, canola, soy, corn, sunflower, peanut, and other vegetable oils

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o fatty fish, salmon

o healthy fats

o good for your heart and fights build up and clogs in your arterial walls,

plaque and calcification of the heart/arteries

Vegetables and Fruits.

o Protective qualities and contributions against heart attack or stroke,

cancer;

o lowers blood pressure; fights intestinal problems

o natural sources of sugar and fiber

Fish, Poultry, and Eggs.

o Protein sources, fish

o Heart-healthy

o Protect you against disease

o Lean meats are better like chicken and turkey

o Preferred meats are low in saturated fat

o Eggs make for a great breakfast – still the most nutritious and important

meal of the day

Nuts and Legumes.

o protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals

o choose from black beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and other beans

o nuts

o source of healthy fats and oils

Dairy or Calcium Supplement.

o Building and keeping strong bones are a top priority

o vitamin D and exercise

o calcium source

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o cheese in moderation (as it is higher on the fats scale)

Red Meat and real Butter

o Too much fats and meats are not healthy

o Source of cholesterol

o Vegetable oils are better

Refined foods, flours, starches and candy/sugars

o AVOID White Rice, Bread, Potatoes, Pasta, and Sweets

o Surges in blood sugar

o Weight, diabetes and heart disease

Multiple Vitamin

o Daily supplement, full-spectrum, slow release

o Fill nutritional shortfalls and holes in your diet and intake that you are not

getting naturally or from the foods you eat, not eating enough, diet or

detox etc.

There are many things we take in from our environment that can be harmful , not so

good, even toxic to us. We try our BEST to avoid them at all times.

Very few of us are aware or conscious of some of the things that surround us, we

use, wear, are in our home and in the places we frequent, that can put us at risk

– this includes the foods we eat, the supplements we take, what we drink etc.

There are different methods, levels and intensity, durations and processes for/of

detoxifying

Supplements, the right foods, exercise can all help you optimize DETOX

There are many diet and nutritional plans that may actually help you with your detox,

before or after. They help you stick to whatever your action plan is and make the

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lifestyle changes that are necessary to optimize and maximize the benefits that you get

from detoxification (DETOX).

Mediterranean diets

ENJOY all and everything in moderation, including butter and pasta

base principle is keep it simple using basic ingredients, like tomatoes and olive oil

easy to plan menus and prepare the dishes – fitting even the busiest of lifestyles

eating more of some foods, less of others

low carb

low-fat

moderate consumption of alcohol and even cooking with wine is allowed and

encouraged for optimal health and longevity

recipes and culinary delights abound

reduces high cholesterol levels effectively

some call it the heart-healthy diet

The South Beach Diet

Gaining fast in popularity combined with detox plans or following right after

It also includes lots of daily servings of fruit, vegetables and whole grains, nuts

and healthy oils

It builds a lifestyle that you can sustain and keep healthy throughout your life

It is about making better choices about food

It is different from the Atkins diet

Not really low-carb or low-fat

Rapid weight loss in the first two weeks is quite commonplace

Starving yourself will actually have you gaining weight

When losing weight and staying heart healthy matters, this is the plan for you

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You are not necessarily depriving yourself of foods you love, just eating

differently and less, reintroducing the right foods back into your diet as you go

along and getting rid of the bad habits along the way!

Here are some general tips for diet, weight loss and eating healthier, detox- follow-up

and nutritional advice:

Healthy not fast, safe weight loss that you can sustain is best.

Try and work for a holistic approach advocating an all-round healthy balanced diet.

Include all food-groups

Hydrate

Keep the portions small and more meals more frequently to get and keep your

metabolism engine revving!

Pick foods that you already like to eat increasing your odds of sticking with the plan

and staying motivated.

Much can be said about cleansing routines, flushing techniques and DETOX.

When you do opt to use these detoxification techniques and processes you can be well

on your way to a holistic healing and well-being solution and action plan for yourself

that can make all the difference. You can and will feel better, refreshed and in-balance.

If done right, it can be extremely effective.

If for whatever reason medications, diet, exercise, yoga, and everything else you have

tried your hand at was disappointing, yielding no results, even failed, then clean, clear

and cleansing techniques and processes like these discussed here might work for you.

You can even strengthen your immunity in the process. You can keep your arteries and

heart healthy

You can keep unnatural chemicals, additives and irritants out of your body by choice

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organic toxins and inorganic chemicals can be banned from your skin, tissues,

bloodstream and organs through purging the system of them, trace elements, build-up

and toxicity that might actually be making you really ill, causing diseases that you are

not even aware of yet

Rid your body of potential and lingering problems

Exposure happens quickly and combined over time to affect your whole body and its

parts

When your natural processes and organs cannot or no longer deal effectively with

dispelling waste, harmful toxins from your system, it might need a boost or help from

you, both from outside in and inside out – the onus is on you to cleanse your system of

these toxins and build up. There are various ways in which and how you can do this.

Make it a top priority to regularly, or at least once, remove, expel and get rid of these

toxic chemicals as well as other toxins in your body.

It can occur anywhere in and on the body. Your intestines, organs, arteries, senses, even

brain and heart can all absorb harmful elements, poisonous compounds, toxins (by

choice or by accident, once off or prolonged exposure), small to moderate to severe

exposure and concentrations with adverse effects, now, tomorrow and even in the

future, affecting your longer-term health and well-being.

Here are some other negative effects DETOX can spare you and protect you from:

granulomas

hyper secretion of mucus

imbalance in bacteria and fungus

microscopic ulcerations

pH imbalances

liver and kidney difficulty, malfunction, breakdown or failure

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and many other health related issues and problems, even disease, putting you at

increased risk over time.

You can opt for a systematic, gradual removal of toxic substances from the body and

intervention will be necessary to effectively RID YOUR BODY OF THESE TOXINS FOR

GOOD! It cannot just be left up to random change. You cannot, should not and dare not

gamble with your health – you just get one edition of that!

There are numerous studies on detox that proves that it gives your body and your

health a fighting chance, boost and even enables healing and recovery BETTER!

BUT, how would you know which DETOX is BEST FOR YOU, when and where to do

it?

The answer is probably as unique as individuals and their case! Yet, here are some

general guidelines that might put you on the right track finding a solution for you:

Practically work out what you need and want to achieve

Consult your doctor, detox-specialist, identify and discuss your need, plan and

select a detox routine, process, technique and regimen that works and will make a

difference for you

Ensure that you are healthy, not nursing, pregnant, extremely tired and do not

have to function full-tilt and can afford to give your body some time to get back

to its natural balanced state, get rid of the toxins as the processes involved might

have some ‘side-effects’ considered natural and part of the normal process!

Whom you are, where you are in your life, schedule, career, personal life and

more might affect your preparation, detox process and follow-up. Choose some

detox method that you know will bring about change and results

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Naturopaths and holistic healers, medical and well-being practitioners will all be

able to assist you in this process – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE

JOURNEY ALONE.

Cleansing, cleaning and clearing, flushing and DETOX takes planning, timing,

persistence and discipline.

If at any time during and throughout, even after your DETOX you experience

difficulty or discomfort, stop and consult your physician immediately. Each area

of your body will require special attention as well as your whole health, which is

reflective of you being so much more than dynamic than the mere sum-total of

your difference parts. There are different cleanses and routines recommended for

different parts of your body like skin, liver, lymph, nervous system, heart, lungs,

kidneys, stomach, bladder and other.

You can choose one general one or take them one at a time to ensure success and

results that address the concerns and issues that you might have effectively,

affordably and reliably.

Resting and allowing your body, mind and soul to reload, replenish, restore is

essential too! Also, have periods of non-cleansing, just enjoying life and not

necessarily undoing all the good you did, but not obsessively purge, flush etc.

making your whole life center and surround it! It is unnatural, unhealthy and not

necessary to maintain a healthy living balanced life.

Different people might have different sensitivities and responses to DETOX. Here are

some of the symptoms, discomforts and/or things to be on the look out for as you move

through these detoxification and cleansing routines:

Dry mouth

Emotional irritability

Fatigue

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Fever

Gas

Headaches

Loss of appetite

Low energy

No interest in sexual relations or intimacy

other aches and pains

Skin eruptions

Temporary constipation or diarrhea

Temporary stopping of menstruation or missed periods

Tight muscles

Yawning

Some would recommend you start with something simple like a colonic cleanse or

enema, getting the liver to work better and dump all the toxins in your body OUT, FOR

ONCE! Activated charcoal can clear the GI tract with varying degrees of efficiency for

individuals as it binds and absorbs the harmful elements and your body excretes and

gets rid of it. Powder, capsules or tablets are available for this purpose. Bentonite clay,

hydration and supplements, comprehensive foods additions to your diet are great ways

to accomplish lots in a short period.

You will see short-term results, but rest assured the work continues from the inside out

long after these initial detox days have passed. You will reap the benefit for days,

weeks and years to come, if done right and effectively, for the right reasons!

To optimize your chances at successfully DETOXIFYING YOUR BODY

Plan and prepare well

Spend some time, attention and effort on getting the Food and Nutrition aspect

of your diet, habit and life ready, real and HEALTHY!

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Focus on your overall well-being, doing the DETOX for the right reasons,

Enhancing, enjoying and ensuring your quality of life, taking issues with

nurturing yourself regularly as a top priority! (we normally take it for granted or

do not pay any attention to it at all – find some middle ground!)

Accept yourself and your body, loving what you see and making the most of

what nature has given, has to offer and will continue to provide you, tapping

into those reserves and bio-chemical strengths that you have, your body’s

natural ability to heal itself for example is under-rated and under-estimated!

In your life, environment, products, purchases, personal and body care products,

foods, home and work life and environments, pay some closer attention to and

considering MORE the presence and avoidance of toxic substances. Focus on your

overall health and well-being as well, exercise, eating healthy, drinking lots of

water, supplementing, natural foods, balanced diet, activity you enjoy, maybe

even some yoga and/or breathing exercises to keep you on the fast and inside

track to continued DETOX success!

A CHECKLIST FOR A SUCCESSFUL DETOXIFICATION (DETOX)

Collaborate with an expert! DO NOT GO THE JOURNEY ALONE. Educate and

empower yourself with knowledge, skill, know how and how to’s to detox

successfully. Have a plan of action and prepare your body for what lies ahead.

You can even try and select a holistic healing practitioner or wellness partner who

is experienced with detoxification techniques

Review and evaluate your reasons, rationale, need and timing for your detox and

cleansing processes.

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Be realistic in your expectations about detox and do not expect instant miracle

cures!

Pick the technique of detox that works best for you and your situation. Just

because it works for someone else, does not necessarily mean that it will work for

you. There are no guarantees.

Schedule time for your detox and be aware of the symptoms that you might

develop and things to do during this time, what to do in case of discomfort or

feeling lousy!

Make sure you have support throughout the process

Allow yourself some rest and relaxation in-between and after a detox or purge.

Sustain your results over time, strengthen your body and live well! Those are the

real outcomes and measures of success for DETOX with a difference.

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There are also many other things you can change/alter, adjust or avoid in your life and

lifestyle, choices and habits:

Chlorinated water – use less

Eating too quickly, on the run, poor digestion of food from various causes and/or

poor elimination of waste products, being irregular not advisable.

Exposure to different forms of radiation (i.e., x-rays, electromagnetic and more)

should be cut down to the minimum

Over-stressed, taking too much steroids and NSAIDS can kills off healthy bacteria

in the body

Over-use of antibiotics lessening your natural responses and resilience

Unhealthy diet, not enough fiber and liquid (water) in your diet, gas and

indigestion, types of food you eat should be changed to be more healthy, varied,

natural and balanced, from all food groups to ensure optimal health and well-

being.

There are many places in and throughout the body where you can focus your

detoxification efforts and attention. Here are just some of them:

Gastrointestinal - liver, gallbladder, colon, and the entire GI tract

Lymphatic - lymph channels and lymph nodes

Respiratory - lungs, bronchial tubes, throat, sinuses, and nose

Skin and dermal- sweat and sebaceous glands and tears

Urinary - kidneys, bladder, and urethra

The following diets, nutritional and eating plans can be classified and described as

potential detoxifying-friendly diets.

Diuretic Diet - Using natural diuretics to alleviate fluid retention.

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Fat Flush Diet - Popular 3 phase diet plan

Lemonade Diet - The Master Cleanser Diet

Liquid Diets - Liquid or Juice-only diets, short-term detox programs and

initiatives

Liver Cleansing Diet - focused in on liver function, health and disease

Raw Food Diet - A generic diet advocating consumption of raw, uncooked food

only.

When you do decide to DETOX, ask yourself the following questions:

Age-group

Medical condition

Reason for detox

Method to follow

Activity and fitness level

Weight

Any diseases, illnesses or immune disorders

Nursing or pregnant

Answers to these initial questions will help you BETTER assess the most appropriate

level of detoxification that might work its magic for you.

Fasting, moderate, blitz, improving digestion and cleansing, flushing of one, more or all

of your system(s) and body of harmful toxin build-up, all the way up to supervised

clinical detox.

Taking control of your environment both inside and out and outside in, will help you

better live, healthier, longer, more in-balance and toxin-free! Improving your well-being

and even potentially your longevity and quality of life. DETOX can make a difference if

done correctly.

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Detoxification and Healing: The Key to Optimal Health by Sidney McDonald Baker,

M.D. Keats Publishing, 1997, is a wonderful publication if you are interested in learning

more about how the body deals with waste and toxins and how to effectively tap into

these natural processes, boost them and GET RID OF THEM FOR GOOD! The bio-

technicalities and promise of bio-chemistry and what nature can bring to the table to

cleanse our bodies properly needs to be better understood and used in our daily lives,

where these world meets environment. They are both aspects of the same reality.

For the most part, there are reasons behind illnesses and weakness, symptoms and

imbalances in the body manifesting itself in disease and discomforts. Immunology and

Biology are closely linked where we as humans are concerned and we need to

understand these fundamentals, how they work and function, how to get them at and

on their best behavior, peak performance – to tap into them effectively for healing,

balanced and longer , better, healthier living all-round!

There are many faces and iterations, forms and processed to DETOXIFICATION.

Some, any or all of the following might be at play and considered, at work and even

interacting, complementing and supporting the overall process, outcome, success and

results, level of efficiency :

improving the body’s overall abilities to handle toxic substances and harmful

elements

applying to BOTH elements from within and without metabolic and/or

environmental,

strengthen immune and other internal organs and system

protecting the body and health

Avoiding toxins

Mastering on-going and improved detoxification processes

improving and/or protecting healing, health and well-being

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Totally avoiding all harmful or potential allergens or toxins might not be realistic

or even possible, healthy or feasible and should NOT become and obsession of

sorts

Healthy eating, balanced living and good nutrition, supplementing, activity and

exercise are all part of this recipe and equation for success As we continue to

learn about refining and improving efficient detoxification mechanisms, we make

it a priority to holistically and deliberately work on our health and well-being,

NOT JUST FOCUS ON TOXINS AND GETTING RID OF THEM.

Individualized supplementation, diet and choice also matter

Optimal and peak performance will have different meanings for different people

and NO TWO DETOX processes and procedures will be the same for any

individual!

Explore different avenues and channels, processes, procedures of detoxification, finding

the one or combination therapies and strategies that addresses your needs and

situation(s), target, goals, purpose, direction and desires BEST/MOST:

Allergy Extracts, Herbs and Chelation

Baths, Saunas and Hydrotherapy

Breathing

Charcoal Therapy

Compresses, Poultices and Packs

Diet and Nutrition

Exercise and Bodywork

Organ and system, cleaning, clearing and cleansing such as the liver, colon, gall

bladder and many more

Oxygen Therapy

yoga

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Medical procedures and how they affect and enable, necessitate and/or hinder or

help detoxification, might also need closer consideration and contemplation in the

future. For example procedures and processes that involve any, some or all of the

following:

Surgery

Radiation Treatment

Chemotherapy

Medications

Vaccinations

Dental Work

… and many others. WE need to find comprehensive, holistic, natural processes

enhanced and customized to suit your OWN need and specific body, condition, health

and targets, comfort level and perspective(s), for DETOX to be MOST successful. That

in a sense is the essence here. Despite myriads of published, online sources, people are

still looking for answers, quick fixes, solutions that work, things to do and implement,

in order to change their situations, condition, health, well-being, environment and live

healthier, longer lives.

The news and headline is not new: we can make a difference with DETOX! The how is

quite different. WE NEED A DETOX PLAN, prepare and plan for its success, work for

results (they will not just happen, by random chance or luck!) , it is NOT about weight

loss primarily, it can and should be practical and easy to do for anyone! (if deemed

appropriate and necessary). Strengthening your body, systems (immune system), using

your human systems equilibrium and balance as you should, bio-chemistry in your

favor and creating a healthier environment in and around it to interact, be and exist in is

key!

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Ending this section with a piece of advice from a recognized expert in the field from

detoxification seems appropriate:

"Dramatic cleansing reactions, although some people swear by them, are not

necessarily desirable, for in the case of serious illness or exposure to toxic chemicals,

the liver and other organs of detoxification and elimination are overworked. In

extreme cases, sudden detoxification can be fatal. People who are young, healthy,

active, health-conscious, well nourished and free from major toxins can embark on

the most arduous cleansing programs with good results and few side effects, but for

most of us, ambitious programs are best approached with caution and common sense.

Severe cleansing reactions can be incapacitating and truly painful. It isn't necessary

for most people to suffer in order to rid their bodies of stored toxins, and the

unpleasant side effects of detoxification can be minimized, even in those who have

seriously toxic conditions."

(Source Link: Herbs for Detoxification, C. J. Poutinen, Pg. 38, see reference text at the back for

full citation and details).

Take issue then, whether DETOX is right, best and advisable for you.

Accept that not all procedures, mixes, recipes, methods and interventions will

necessarily work (as well necessarily) for you, under all circumstances

Detox has to be approached with caution and serious consideration for your overall

health and well-being, not risk all!

DETOX is not first and foremost about losing weight!

Mixed results with detoxification are possible for a variety of different reasons and

factors and NOT to be taken on lightly.

It is not all about the toxins, build up – it is about a philosophy, a way of life a CHOICE!

YOUR health, YOUR well-being!

You need to be aware of your key natural bodily strengths and arsenal, like:

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antioxidation system

liver's detoxification processes

circulatory, elimination systems

and even your heart and brain! Yes, they are part of this equation too!

So, how would you know that something is wrong or that you are in need of detox.

According to experts who are seen as pioneers in this field and discipline of healing and

well-being, there are telltale signs:

low energy

fatigue

muscle weakness

inability to concentrate

intestinal complaints

How about chronic illness, dirty colons and inefficient waste systems NOT effectively

cleaning, clearing and cleansing your body – MAKING US SICK, ILL, SUFFERING?

Think you have any of the following issues or problems with your body, sometimes,

throughout your life, sporadically, constantly – for each of us it will be difference, the

underlying reality and challenge being the same – DETOX and GET/STAY HEALTHY:

Bad breath & foul-smelling stools

Candida infection

Chronic constipation

Excess weight

Flatulence, gas & bloating

Food allergies

Frequent colds

Frequent fatigue and low energy

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Hemorrhoids

Impaired digestion

Irritability, mood swings

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Metallic taste in mouth

Parasites in stool

Powerful food cravings

Protruding belly ("pooch")

Recurring headaches

Skin problems, rashes, etc.

There are those who question and critique, even oppose and caution against detox diets,

some treatments and exploitation of a process intended for good, under supervision,

with risk if not done properly that very few are actually prepared for! Some walk away

for detox feeling less satisfied and/or even disillusioned. This does not need to be the

case.

These detox diets are not intended mainly and foremost for dieting per se, rather

cleaning and flushing out. The initial pounds lost are quite easily mostly water and

fluids anyway. Starvation and restriction we all know do not result in weight loss, quite

the contrary – you will start gaining weight again rather quickly as your body re-adjusts

and stores food/fats to ‘survive’.

There are no guarantees with detox – it is not a magical cure that will put right all ills

and wrongs. It does not happen of and by itself, automatically. You have to work at it

like everything else. Your detox strategy needs to be part of a whole set of holistic

health priorities and practices, overall strategy to have the most impact and be

successful. Determination, persistence, discipline, positive attitude can all help you in

this process – the lack thereof, will be a formidable enemy to overcome!

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Balance is key for you to achieve the required results. Give new meaning to …as per

your expectations and specification, with a personalized, custom DETOX plan and

strategy that works for you and your needs.

Final Thoughts…

Any of these sound familiar to you? Then at times, it might not even always be quite

that obvious even! We are not always on top of what poses a risk to us and what might

require DETOX, when, where, how often. Things accumulate over time and there are

things in our environment and that we are surrounded by, breathe, apply, use, add, eat,

drink that might contain very harmful elements that can accumulate in our bodies over

time. We can opt for organic, natural foods to avoid these as well as DETOX ever so

often.

WHO SOULD DEFINITELY NOT ATTEMPT DETOX ON THEIR OWN:

Although there are many a great benefit to be had from these processes and procedures

of ridding your body of harmful toxins, caution is the name of the game all-round!

Those that should rather consult with a physician or treatment professional PRIOR to

starting a DETOX, include:

taking a PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

chronically ill

compromised immune system or blood disease

Infants, young children

kidney or liver issue patients

pregnant and/or nursing women

the elderly

those addicted to drugs or alcohol

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those suffering from a serious disease

those who has been exposed to dangerous chemicals, heavy metals or radioactive

material

Do not be blind to the risks, see the potential, promise and seize the opportunity to

DETOX! Ready yourself and plan, stacking the odds in your favor to succeed and stick

to your plan, reach your goal.

Manage your DETOX symptoms and manifestations as your body reaches its optimal

balanced state yet again, getting rid or and expelling the toxins. This could include

minor discomforts, like headaches, fatigue, queasiness and discomfort. They will pass

or in some cases, yours will not even be that profound or may become severe. If you feel

at any point during your detox process that you are uncomfortable or at risk, seek out

the help of a medical practitioner to see you through it and/or stop giving your body

time to re-adjust and change gear!

Here are just some of the examples that you might find of toxins in our environments,

their sources and causes, considerations and consequences.

Educate and empower yourself as to what you and your family are using and putting

into your bodies on a regular, daily basis and over time and choose to live healthy!

Every day use and products we are surrounded with pose dangers we are either

unaware of or do not pay enough attention to – this proves you’re your system will be

in serious need of periodic, initial and regular detoxification to CLEAN, CLEAR,

CLEANSE, flush and rid your system or these harmful elements.

DETOX MUST-HAVE’s: ALPHA-LISTING OF SOURCES/CAUSES

TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND ELEMENTS TO AVOID AND/OR GET RID OF

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Acesulfame K

SOURCES: puddings, chewing gum, non-dairy creamers, instant coffee mixes, tea

mixes, gelatin desserts

common sugar substitute

can contribute/cause cancer in some individuals

Acetone / Acetaldehyde

SOURCES: nail polish remover, nail polish

Dimethylketone, 2-Propanone, Beta-Ketopropane

Inhaled, into bloodstream and organs, Irritant

Can contribute/cause headaches, confusion, increased pulse rate, blood, nausea,

vomiting and unconsciousness, and even coma, shortens the menstrual cycle in

women, kidney, liver and nerve damage, increased birth defects, metabolic

changes, cancer

Alcohol

SOURCES: mouthwash, astringent, toothpaste, cleansers.

Too much of a good thing is never good for you! Known to cause oral cancer in

some individuals

Alkyl-phenol Ethoxylades

SOURCES: shampoo and bubble bath.

reduce sperm count

Alpha Hydroxy Acid

SOURCES: anti-aging facial creams and lotions.

destroys skin cells

leaves skin more susceptible to damage

skin cancer

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Aluminum

SOURCES: anti-perspirant deodorants

nervous system damage

Alzheimers

Ammonium Glycolate

SOURCES: Body Lotions

increase risk of sunburn and skin cancer

intensifying UV exposures in deep skin layers.

itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin

chemicals that reach the bloodstream increases

Ammonium Persulfate

SOURCES: hair color and bleaching kits

Affects your immunity

Could cause itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin,

lung problems, asthma attacks airway passage type difficulties

Aspartame

SOURCES: sugar substitutes, shaving gel and diet sodas.

Can cause dizziness, headaches and even seizures

Alters brain function

Bentonite (Clay)

SOURCES: soaps, facial masks and cosmetics.

Affects your skin, not allowing it to breathe and causes build-up,

trapping the toxins in the largest organ of your body

causing all types of problems

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Benzene

SOURCES: detergents, drugs, pesticides and adhesives.

Inhalant risk

can cause headaches, rapid heart rate, tremors, confusion, unconsciousness and

death.

Hodgkin’s and Lymphomas

Benzoic Acid

SOURCES: food preservative, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, canned goods.

affects nervous system

severe eye and skin irritant

Benzoic / Benzyl / Benzene

SOURCES: shower gels, shampoos, bubble bath.

carcinogens

endocrine disruptor

cause birth defects

BHA – BHT

SOURCES: preservatives, canned foods and body products.

carcinogenic

Bronopol

SOURCES: Body and personal care products

formaldehyde, carcinogenic nitrosamines

Butylparaben


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breast cancer risk, endocrine disruptor

can cause infertility or development problems, cancers, itching burning and

blistering of skin.

Carboxymethylcellulose

SOURCES: cosmetics

Risk of inhalation and chemical pneumonitis.

Coal Tar Dyes

SOURCES: bubble bath, hair dye, dandruff shampoo, toothpaste and foods.

Can cause potentially severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, headaches,

nausea, fatigue, lack of concentration, nervousness,

increased risk of Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple

myeloma.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

SOURCES: body products made from coconut (natural or organic)

itching, burning and blistering of skin

Synthetic

Coumarin

SOURCES: rat poison, deodorants, shampoos, skin fresheners and everyday

perfumes.

Carcinogenic

D&C Yellow 11

SOURCES: Lip gloss, polish remover, nail polish, bath oil/salts/soak, body spray,

moisturizer, lipstick, styling gel/lotion, bar soap, after sun products, cologne, nail

treatment and eye products

Chemical foreign to the body, colorant

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DEA: Diethanolamine

SOURCES: shampoos, soaps, hairsprays and sunscreens,

Additive, wetting or thickening agent

blocks absorption of choline for fetal brain development

Ethylacrylate

SOURCES: mascara

cancer

Hydroabietyl Alcohol, TEA: Tea, Triethanolamine

SOURCES: styling gel/lotions, cosmetics.

tremors, nausea, heart palpitations and nervousness

allergic reactions including eye problems, dry hair and skin

DEA-based detergents , NDEA

SOURCES: shampoos, skin cream, bubble bath, shaving gel, conditioner, and

lotions, preservative

liver and kidney

nitrosating agents

carcinogen

Additive and chemical compound, toxin used to adjust pH balance and convert

acid to salt

Diacetyl

SOURCES: Microwave popcorn

lung conditions like bronchiolitis obliterans

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

SOURCES: nail polish

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long-term fertility issues in newborn boys

Dimethicone

SOURCES: lotions, creams and body products, personal care products

silicone type of emollient

Trapping toxins in and on the skin

tumors and accumulation in the liver and lymph nodes

Disodium EDTA

SOURCES: Various cosmetic products

Risk of being swallowed or inhaled

irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract

Elastin

SOURCES: facial creams and body lotions.

Traps moisture and does not allow skin to breathe and excrete toxins naturally

Fluoride

SOURCES: Toothpastes

May contain lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic.

carcinogenic that accumulates, even forms bone-deposits that can be deadly

Formaldehyde

SOURCES: Nail products, baby shampoo, bubble bath, deodorants, perfume,

cologne, hair dye, mouthwash, toothpaste, and hair spray.

carcinogen and neurotoxin

Risk of being swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled

spasms, edema, chemical pneumonitis

Fragrances (Synthetic)

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SOURCES: perfumes

toxic chemicals like methylene chloride

carcinogenic and/or known neurotoxins.

Glycolic Acid

SOURCES: creams, lotions, and cosmetics.

penetration enhancer

Toxins are then allowed into the bloodstream, skin or sense organs more and

faster

itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin

neurotoxin, kidney toxicant, gastrointestinal or liver

GMO/Genetically Modified Organism

SOURCES: foods like corn, soy, and tomatoes, body products

plants, animals or foods, genetically modified, created or changed

High Fructose Corn Syrup/HFCS

SOURCES: Most refined, processed FOODS, sweets, candies, baked goods and

more

heart disease, raised blood levels (cholesterol, triglycerides)

Clotting and aging accelerants

Hydrogenated/Partially Hydrogenated Oils

SOURCES: partially hydrogenated oils, margarines, spreads and other food

sources

Excessive trans fats

diseases like multiple sclerosis, allergies, even arthritis

Hydroquinone

SOURCES: skin lightening products, hair dyes

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chemical toxin and harmful skin structure altering agent

inhibits the production of Melanin

skin cancers

Hydroxy-methyl-cellulose

SOURCES: cosmetics

chemical pneumonitis.

Isobutylparaben


breast cancer risk

Itching, burning and blistering of skin

Isopropyl Alcohol

SOURCES: Various cosmetic and beauty products, personal care and body

products

Can cause flushing, pulse rate decrease, blood pressure lowering, anesthesia,

narcosis, headache, dizziness, mental depression, drowsiness, hallucinations,

distorted perceptions, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting and coma.

Kajoic Acid

SOURCES: skin lightening products

inhibits melanin production

Skin damage and cancer.

Kaolin (Clay)

SOURCES: face powders and cosmetics.

Harms, alters and damages skin, not allowing it to breather and excrete toxins

properly

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Lacquer

SOURCE: mascara

Eye-lashes can fall out for some individuals, irritant

Lanolin

SOURCES: Body products, lotions, creams, personal care products

carcinogenic pesticides such as DDT, lindane, dieldrin and other neurotoxins

form part of the formula

can cause rashes

Lye

SOURCES: bars of soap

dry and damage skin

Magnesium Stearate

SOURCES: medicines, pills, pharmaceuticals, foods, talcum powder, ammunition,

drying agent in paints phosphatidyl choline

collapses cell membranes

kills T-Cells

breaks down the immune system

Methylisothiazoline, or MIT

SOURCES: some shampoo

neurological damage from prolonged use is not uncommon

Mineral Oil

SOURCES: Make-ups, cosmetics and beauty products like blush, baby oil, lotions,

foundation and creams.

clogs pores

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locks in toxins, suffocates and dries skin

inhibits your skins natural oil production

increases dehydration

testicular tumors in the fetus

deposits and accumulation in the lymph nodes

prevents absorption of vitamin A from the intestines

Monosodium Glutamate/MSG

SOURCES: Flavoring, additive in many foods

excitotoxin

nerve damage and allergic reactions

Neotame

SOURCES: soft drinks, prescription drugs, most if not all processed foods

Type of sweetener, artificial, like aspartame

Ingredients and elements include aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and a methyl

esther

brain lesions and neuroendocrine disorders

Nitrate – Nitrite

SOURCES: high temperature-frying

The real danger here is nitrosamines

cancer-causing chemical

stomach cancer.

Olestra

SOURCES: many fat-free and low-fat, convenience foods

Flushes nutrients (essential) out from the body

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Paraffin

SOURCES: still found in some cosmetics and food

Cancer causing element

PEG Stearates

SOURCES: cosmetics, creams and foods

cancer, health problems

PEG, PEG-12 Distearate

SOURCES: harmful creams, lotions, cosmetics and foods.

carcinogen, estrogen mimic and endocrine disruptor

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

SOURCES: cosmetics, gels, creams, lotions and foods.

gastrointestinal or liver toxicity

Petroleum

SOURCES: lotions, skin creams, and body jelly, even some medications

suffocates skin, traps toxins in the body, and clogs pores.

Phenoxyethanol

SOURCES: excretion of body product toxins and disposal of cosmetics

reproductive or developmental harm to fetus

reduced fertility

irritant

potential risks to wildlife and environment

Phthalates

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SOURCES: vinyl flooring, plastic wallpaper, and children’s toys, perfume, hair

spray, deodorant, nail polish, hair gel, mousse, body and hand lotion.

Damage to organs and systems in the body like, liver, lungs, kidneys and

reproductive system

Affects processes and growth like forming testes

Polyethylene Glycol /PEG

SOURCES: cosmetics, body products, foods, lotions.

eye irritant, carcinogenic

severe acidosis, central nervous system damage, congestion, convulsions,

mutations.

Polypropylene

SOURCES: lipstick, mascara, baby soap, eye shadow.

carcinogen

Polyquaternium-7

SOURCES: body and personal care products

cancer , health problems

Potassium Bromate

SOURCES: used in bread and baked goods

Known carcinogenic

Propylene Glycol

SOURCES: shaving gel, lotions, shampoo, conditioners, foods, deodorant.

kidney damage, liver abnormalities, inhibits skin cell growth, damages cell

membranes causing rashes, surface damage and dry skin.

Bloodstream and organs absorb it

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acidosis, central nervous system damage and congestion, convulsions, mutations,

and surface EEG changes

Petroleum derivative

AVOID contact with eyes, skin and clothing

irritation of nasal passages, ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Propylparaben

SOURCES: Body care products, cosmetics

breast cancer risk

endocrine disruptor

impaired fertility or development

cancers, itching burning and blistering of skin, gastrointestinal or liver toxicity

poisonous and moderately toxic

Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60 etc.

SOURCES: body care and beauty products

skin rashes and allergic reactions

multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancers.

Sodium Chloride

SOURCES: table salt in it basic form, shampoo, cosmetic and other product

thickener

eye irritation, some hair loss, and dry and itchy skin

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

SOURCES: facial moisturizer, facial cleanser, facial treatments, skin fading and

lightening products, anti-aging products, eye makeup remover, concealer,

makeup remover, around eye cream, acne treatment, shampoo, conditioner,

styling lotion and gel, styling mousse and foam, hair spray, and even hair relaxer.

cancer, health problems

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Sodium Nitrite

SOURCES: Preservative in meat

leukemia, brain tumors and other forms of cancer

Soy

SOURCES: foods and drinks, supplements et al.

naturally occurring compounds at times toxic to humans and animals

blocks calcium and can cause vitamin D deficiencies

contains MSG in them

may cause neurological problems

inhibit thyroid function

lead to fatigue and mental issues

autoimmune thyroid disease , even liver disease

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate)

SOURCES: toothpaste, soap, shampoo, body wash, bubble bath, facial cleansers.

seeps into the heart, lungs, brain and liver through the skin and hair follicles hair

loss, damages immune system

derived from coconut oil

SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)

SOURCES: shampoo, toothpaste, bubble bath, body wash, soap.

carcinogenic nitrosamines

hair loss when it is applied to scalp

Stearalkonium Chloride

SOURCES: hair conditioners.

allergic reactions

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Sulfites

SOURCES: Occurring naturally in raw potatoes, wine and dried fruit (banned

from other foods)

asthmatic reactions that can even be severe or deadly

Talc

SOURCES: blush, condoms, baby powder, feminine powders, foot and body

powders.

Carcinogenic

fallopian tube fibrosis

Toluene

SOURCES: nail polish and cleaning products

Poison . highly toxic

causes hallucinations, bone marrow changes, may cause liver and kidney damage

birth defects, endocrine disruptor and potential carcinogen that has been linked

to brain cancer

irritates respiratory tract

Triclosan

SOURCES: antibacterial soaps and toothpaste products

reacts with chlorine in the tap water to create Chloroform

contributes to cancer

AVOID THE FUMES, inhaling or breathing it

Zinc Stearate

SOURCES: blush and powder foundation

carcinogen

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Resources

www.wikipedia.org

www.about.com

"Cleanse & Purify Thyself" by Rich Anderson

http://www.holisticmed.com/detox/detox.html

http://www.detox.org/consmabl.html

7-Day Detox Miracle: Restore Your Mind and Body's Natural Vitality with This

Safe and Effective Life-Enhancing Program by Peter Bennett, N.D., Stephen

Barrie, N.D., with Sara Faye Foreword by Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D. Prima Health,

1999.

Natural Detoxification: The Complete Guide to Clearing Your Body of Toxins

A Practical Encyclopedia by Jacqueline Krohn, M.D., Frances A. Taylor, M.A.,

Jinger Prosser, L.M.T. Hartley & Marks, Publishers, Vancouver, BC

Herbs for Detoxification, C. J. Poutinen, Keats Publishing, 1997

http://www.detox.org/bodydetox.html to learn more about the body’s natural

detoxification processes, why it is important and how to boost it!

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http://www.wikipedia.org

http://www.about.com

http://www.holisticmed.com/detox/detox.html

http://www.detox.org/consmabl.html

http://www.detox.org/bodydetox.html

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